Galactico

/ ɡəˈlæktɪˌkəʊ /

noun

1. informal.
   a famous and highly paid footballer

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galactico¹

C20: from Spanish Los Galácticos the nickname of the expensively assembled Real Madrid team of the early years of the 21st century; galáctico someone from another galaxy, denoting their superstar status